Erhan SEÇER, Sevtap GÜNAY UÇURUM, Derya ÖZER KAYA
Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation - 2025;12(3):176-184
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the acute effects of different foam rolling (FR) durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players. Methods: Fifteen volunteer young male soccer players (mean age: 16.73+/-0.44 years) were included in the study, which was planned as an experimental randomized crossover design. All players performed the 3 sessions [FR (1 min), FR (2 min), and FR (3 min)] on separate occasions in a randomized order, with an interval of 7 days. Before and after the interventions, dynamic balance was assessed with the Y balance test, agility was assessed with the agility t-test, and speed was assessed with the 20- m sprint test. Results: Compared with the pre-test results, significant improvement in dynamic balance (Time (T): p<0.01, F=107.26, etap2=0.719), agility (T: p<0.01, F=52.84, etap2=0.557), and speed (T: p<0.01, F=31.98, etap2=0.432) was observed in all groups. Group x time interaction was not significant for dynamic balance (Group x Time (G x T): p=0.87, F=0.14, etap2=0.007), agility (G x T: p=0.72, F=0.32, etap2=0.015), and speed (G x T: p=0.23, F=1.51, etap2=0.067). Conclusion: FR training for 1 minute appears to effectively enhance dynamic balance, agility, and speed in young male soccer players. Strength and conditioning coaches should consider integrating this approach into their training programs for optimizing player development. Anahtar Kelimeler: ATLETİK PERFORMANS; EGZERSİZ; FUTBOL; MİYOFASYAL GEVŞETME; SPOR.
